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RealSystem G2 Released

RealNetworks, the recognized leader in streaming media, announced the beta release of RealSystem G2, the next-generation media delivery system for the Internet and...

July 1998 keeps moving, and today the headline is simple: RealSystem G2 Released. RealNetworks, the recognized leader in streaming media, announced the beta release of RealSystem G2, the next-generation media delivery system for the Internet and corporate intranets.

RealSystem G2 is the first open, extensible standards-based streaming media system, which delivers new rich media experiences to users through the synchronization and playback of multiple media types. Read the full press release the linked page. The beta release of RealPlayer G2 is available immediately for free download at For PC players watching every demo, patch, driver and announcement right now, this is one more thing to keep on the board.